Nigerian singer-songwriter Ria Sean is chasing her bag, and she wants you to join with her new track, “Money Bag”. Sensual in tone and boasting simmering production, listeners can hope to become entranced by the artist’s hypnotic vocals. Accompanied by a hazy set of visuals in which the artist can be seen grooving in flamboyant outfits and grinding to make money, the track becomes all the more enticing. And, with Ria also working on fellow new releases such as “Lemonade” and an upcoming EP, it is clear that the track’s message is a reflection of her dedication to her career.

“What’s next is more music, more singles,” explains the artist when contemplating the future of her career. “I have got an EP coming out next month and I can’t wait to share that body of work with the world.

Upon the release of “Money Bag”, the artist sat down with Wonderland to talk all things music. Head below to read our interview with Ria Sean now…

Hey Ria, how has this year been for you so far?
This year has been amazing so far, I got my first record deal. That alone is a plus of my 2021.

With everything that happened last year was your creativity affected?
Yes, it did. It was crazy but it was a vibe and my creativity was affected but in a good way. I mean, I only got better because that’s the only way I can go. The only way I recognise it up.

How did you first get into music? What sparked the interest?
Well, I’ve loved music since I had tiny hands and the more I grew the more I kind of realised I could sing. From there my passion for it grew and then when I wrote my first song, that one attempt did it for me, that was the spark.

You’re from Nigeria, do you think being from here impacted your sound in any way?
Yes, it very much did impact my sound, but also in a good way.

And you’ve just dropped your new single “Lemonade”, talk us through the production process and creativity behind the single?
I wrote the song a few days before I recorded it without a beat, but I had an idea in my head and I needed a groovy local type of beat so I pull up to the studio and the first beat Randay “the producer” played was exactly what I was looking for and we made a jam without any stress.

It is a story of love, passion and hate. What was it like tapping into these emotions?
It was cool and it was easy because all these emotions are real to me. It felt like I was exploring something am familiar with creatively so it was fun.

And you’ve just signed with Aristokrat Records which discovered and developed Burna Boy, what has this new venture meant to you?
Yes, I just got signed to Aristokrat, Universal Franc and Island Def Jam. It’s amazing and it means a lot to me to have Such Backing makes everything a lot easier and I am excited for what’s to come for us.

Who are your inspirations?
Brandy, Bruno Mars, Whitney Houston, Frank Ocean, Sia, Rihanna.

What’s next for you?
What’s next is more music, more singles. I have got an EP coming out next month and I can’t wait to share that body of work with the world.

What are you most excited for?
I am excited for me, I am excited for Ria Sean. I’m moving into a whole new level and I love it. I am excited for what’s to come, I am doing what I love and making my money. I feel good.